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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_13_0030
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- A Journey of Perseverance: The Life of William Carey
- Date:
- 1965-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_13_0037
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Investigation into Allegations of Confidentiality Breach in Mrs. Murdock's Individual Indian Money Account
- Date:
- 1965-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Hopi Tribe of Arizona, Comanche Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_13_0042
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Request for Report on Letter from Mrs. Marcell Freeman
- Date:
- 1965-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_13_0043
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Response to Inquiry from Senator Harris Regarding Mrs. Marcell Freeman
- Date:
- 1965-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_13_0044
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Response to Inquiry from Senator Harris Regarding Mrs. Marcell Freeman
- Date:
- 1965-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Osage Tribe, Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_52_33_0018
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Interior Department Proposes Regulations for Indian Tribal Rolls and Enrollment Appeals
- Date:
- 1965-01-07
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Sac and Fox Nation, Seminole Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_12_0042
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Title: Issue with Missing Checks for Mable H. Sargent
- Date:
- 1965-05-09
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_52_33_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Seeking Help and Guidance: A Letter to Congressman Carl Albert
- Date:
- 1965-05-11
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_52_36_0013
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Extension of Choctaw Termination Act of 1959 Approved by President Johnson
- Date:
- 1965-05-26
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_13_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- The Case of Mrs. Helen Edge: Seeking a Patent for Land Allotment
- Date:
- 1965-06-25
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Caddo Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
![["The document is thanking Senator Harris for his support and discussing a proposal for a Small Business Development Center. It also addresses the issue of urban Indians being disconnected from mainstream society and proposes a dietary component to address their health needs. The document expresses gratitude towards Senator Harris and hopes for his continued success in his role as a United States Senator."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_13_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_41_13_0030_thumbnail.jpg "A Journey of Perseverance: The Life of William Carey")
![["Mrs. Betty Murdock wrote to Fred R. Harris requesting assistance with her account at the Indian Agency in Anadarko. She expressed concerns about unauthorized information being shared about her account and requested action be taken. In response, Fred R. Harris assured Mrs. Murdock that he had contacted the Bureau of Indian Affairs for a full report and would provide further information once available. Mrs. Murdock also mentioned a gas well on her property that pays a small dividend monthly, but she had not received the money she requested from her account since September 1965. She expressed frustration with the lack of communication from the agency and requested that Mr. Harris intervene on her behalf."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_13_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_41_13_0037_thumbnail.jpg "Investigation into Allegations of Confidentiality Breach in Mrs. Murdock's Individual Indian Money Account")
![["The Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, replied to Senator Harris's inquiry about Mrs. Marcell Freeman by stating that the Muskogee Area Office will be contacting her directly to address her difficulties. The Area Director, Mr. Virgil W. Harrington, will handle the case."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_13_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_41_13_0042_thumbnail.jpg "Request for Report on Letter from Mrs. Marcell Freeman")
![["Senator Fred R. Harris received a letter from Mrs. Marcell Freeman regarding difficulties with the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Senator Harris has contacted the Bureau for more information and will follow up with Mrs. Freeman once he receives a report."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_13_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_41_13_0043_thumbnail.jpg "Response to Inquiry from Senator Harris Regarding Mrs. Marcell Freeman")
![["The document is from Mrs. Marcell Freeman to Fred R Harris, stating that she has not been notified of any changes in Indian affairs regarding damages to her property near Hebb City, Oklahoma. She is requesting help from Harris in resolving the situation. The document is also copied to Ed Edmundson and the Osage agency."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_13_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_41_13_0044_thumbnail.jpg "Response to Inquiry from Senator Harris Regarding Mrs. Marcell Freeman")
![["The Bureau of Indian Affairs, in collaboration with other agencies, is implementing projects to provide pre-vocational training for Native American individuals in Arizona, Washington, and Texas. These projects aim to improve the success of Native Americans in job training and employment. Additionally, the Indian Claims Commission has granted awards to the Sac and Fox Nation of Indians and the Iowa Nation for lands ceded to the United States in the 19th century. The Seminole Aviation Plastics Production, operated by the Seminole Tribe of Oklahoma, has been successful since merging with Systems Engineering Electronics, Inc. The company has a backlog of orders and potential for increased hiring in the future."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Carl%20Albert%20Collection,%201947-1977/Departmental,%201945-1976%20(CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000)/CAC_CC_001_4_52_33_0000-Interior%20-%20Indian%20Affairs,%201965/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_52_33_0018_thumbnail.jpg "Interior Department Proposes Regulations for Indian Tribal Rolls and Enrollment Appeals")
![["The document is a response to a complaint from Mr. Ernest L. Upton regarding difficulties collecting delinquent rental from Mrs. Mable Sargeant. The Bureau of Indian Affairs explains that they are not responsible for debts incurred by an Indian unless authorized, and that the checks in question were not issued by them. Mrs. Sargeant only receives limited trust income and is considered competent to manage her finances. The Bureau encourages Indians to avoid incurring debts they cannot pay, and suggests that Mr. Upton work directly with Mrs. Sargeant to settle the account."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_12_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_41_12_0042_thumbnail.jpg "Title: Issue with Missing Checks for Mable H. Sargent")
![["George B. Hall writes to Congressman Carl Albert expressing his support for legislation extending the Choctaw Termination Act and praising Virgil Harrington for his outstanding work as Area Director of the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Albert responds, thanking Hall for his support and acknowledging Harrington's dedication to serving the Indian community. Hall also writes to Albert urging him to support an amendment to the original bill, emphasizing the importance of experienced individuals like Harrington in managing tribal affairs. Albert assures Hall of his support for the legislation and commitment to advocating for the amendment."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Carl%20Albert%20Collection,%201947-1977/Departmental,%201945-1976%20(CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000)/CAC_CC_001_4_52_33_0000-Interior%20-%20Indian%20Affairs,%201965/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_52_33_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Seeking Help and Guidance: A Letter to Congressman Carl Albert")
![["Public Law 89-107, enacted by the 89th Congress on August 4, 1965, amended the law relating to the final disposition of the property of the Choctaw Tribe. The Act changed the time period from \"six years\" to \"nine years\" in various sections of the previous Act of Choctaw Indians from 1959. The legislative history includes House Report No. 437 and Senate Report No. 494, with the bill passing the House on June 7 and the Senate on July 22."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Carl%20Albert%20Collection,%201947-1977/Departmental,%201945-1976%20(CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000)/CAC_CC_001_4_52_36_0000-Interior%20-%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Choctaw%20-%20Termination%20Act,%201965/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_52_36_0013_thumbnail.jpg "Extension of Choctaw Termination Act of 1959 Approved by President Johnson")
![["Helen Edge, a 53-year-old Caddo Indian woman from Fort Cobb, Oklahoma, is seeking a patent for her land allotment in order to secure a better future for herself and her children. She is currently struggling to make ends meet by working in a cafe, while her son is unable to hold a job due to a sunlight allergy. Despite her efforts, the Agency has denied her application for a patent and advised her to find a better job, which she finds challenging. Helen is requesting assistance from Senator Fred Harris to help her achieve her goal of obtaining a patent for her land and improving her financial situation."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_13_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_41_13_0005_thumbnail.jpg "The Case of Mrs. Helen Edge: Seeking a Patent for Land Allotment")